IB Secondary Physics Teacher — Space & Aeronautics (Dubai)

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 156,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished accommodation

Annual return flights

Private medical insurance

Tuition support for up to one child

Visa sponsorship

Relocation allowance

End-of-service gratuity

GEMS Rewards

Job summary

GEMS International School - Dubai Hills in Dubai, United Arab Emirates seeks a Secondary Physics Teacher for the IB curriculum to start in August 2027. The role emphasizes inquiry-led learning, scientific reasoning, and strong academic performance across Secondary and IB pathways.

You will connect physics concepts to aeronautics, aviation and space, delivering engaging lessons and guiding students through IB MYP and Diploma requirements with a robust assessment approach.

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach Secondary Physics in IB programmes.
• Minimum 3 years of Secondary Physics teaching experience.
• Experience with IB MYP and/or IB Diploma is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver challenging Secondary Physics lessons within IB framework.
• Use inquiry-based teaching to develop evidence-based conclusions.
• Build understanding across mechanics, energy, waves, EM, and thermal physics.
• Connect theory with practical experiments and real-world applications.
• Develop students' mathematical reasoning for physics problems.
• Differentiate instruction for diverse learners.
• Prepare structured sequences to develop conceptual understanding.
• Utilize lab activities, simulations, and digital resources.
• Maintain rigorous laboratory safety procedures.
• Assess understanding through formative and summative methods.
• Analyse achievement data to identify gaps and extensions.
• Provide precise feedback on calculations and explanations.
• Support students preparing for IB MYP, Diploma, or other pathways.
• Encourage independent investigation and intellectual curiosity.
• Collaborate on curriculum design and assessment standardisation.
• Engage in professional learning and share instructional practices.
• Foster inclusive, productive classroom relationships.
• Communicate progress with parents and carers.
• Participate in enrichment and co-curricular science initiatives.
• Explore connections between Physics, aeronautics, aviation, and space.

Skills

IB Physics

IB MYP

IB Diploma Programme

A-Level Physics

Mechanics

Electricity & magnetism

Waves

Thermal physics

Energy

Experimental physics

Laboratory investigations

Data analysis

Mathematical modelling

Inquiry-based learning

Concept-driven learning

Physics curriculum planning

Laboratory safety

Scientific reasoning

Formative assessment

Summative assessment

Differentiated instruction

Student progress monitoring

Education

B.Ed or PGCE or State Teaching License

Job description

GEMS International School - Dubai Hills in Dubai, United Arab Emirates seeks a Secondary Physics Teacher for the IB curriculum to start in August 2027. The role emphasizes inquiry-led learning, scientific reasoning, and strong academic performance across Secondary and IB pathways.

You will connect physics concepts to aeronautics, aviation and space, delivering engaging lessons and guiding students through IB MYP and Diploma requirements with a robust assessment approach.